Instant Pot Italian Sausage & Peppers
Instant Pot Italian sausage and peppers is a quick & easy recipe. They are great for sandwiches or as is for the best keto, low-carb, or gluten-free meal. This Instant Pot sausage and pepper recipe is done in one pot and is complete in just 20-minutes.
Equipment
- Instant Pot or other Electric Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 Sweet or Spicy Italian sausage link
- ½ red or sweet large onion cut into ½" half rings
- 2 sweet bell peppers seeded & sliced into ½″ wide long slices
- ½ Cup water
- 15 oz Can Diced Tomatoes do NOT drain
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- salt & peppers to taste
- ½ teaspoon crushed red peppers Optional
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Cut the 2 large sweet bell peppers and the ½ of onion into large ½ inch chunky strips. Also, mince 2 garlic cloves.
- Select the SAUTE option on your Instant Pot. After about a minute when it is hot, add olive oil and then, add sausages in a single layer on the bottom.
- Brown for about 3 minutes each before turning. Turn each twice so it browns on 3 sides minimum for a total of 9 minutes for each link. Remove sausages to a plate and set them aside.
- Add the onions and let them cook in the hot oil for about 2 minutes, stir to ensure they do not stick or burn. Once brown add the garlic and stir. Add water and deglaze the bottom of the pan using a wooden spoon to scrape up all the bits.
- Turn the pot off by selecting CANCEL. This will stop the saute step. To the onions and garlic, add the bell pepper slices. On top of that line the sausage in a single layer over the vegetables.
- Next, add the full can of diced tomatoes including the liquid. For the last step, add the basil, salt, and pepper. Add the optional red pepper flakes.
- Once everything is in the Instant Pot, lock the lid in place and be sure the vent valve is closed and sealed. Select MANUAL and press the up/down buttons to set it for 3 minutes.
- Once it is done cooking let the electric pressure cooker naturally release for 5 minutes. Once the 5 minutes is reached on the digital readout, CAREFULLY open the valve on the Instant Pot to release the remaining pressure. CAUTION – STEAM WILL BE HOT!
- Serve immediately using a slotted spoon if spooning onto rolls for sandwiches. Enjoy as a sandwich or with pasta, polenta, and more.
- Instant Pot sausage and peppers can be stored in an air-tighter container in either the refrigerator for up to 5 days or 30 days in the freezer.
Notes
STORING & REHEATING:
- Cooked sausage and peppers can be stored in an air-tighter container in either the refrigerator for up to 5 days or 30 days in the freezer.
- Chop up leftovers and heat on medium in a pan, add scrambled eggs & cook up an amazing breakfast skillet.
- Reheat in the microwave for 1 minute.
- Instead of pork Italian sausage, use chicken or turkey.
- Instead of bell peppers, substitute with mild Italian varieties like Jimmy Nardellos, Italian frying peppers (peperone friariello), or lombardo.
Nutrition
Calories: 454kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 17gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 923mgPotassium: 508mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 231IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 2mg
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